When is Dhanteras celebrated

[paul linus]

Dhanteras is celebrated on 13th day or Teras of the fortnight of the waning moon, also known as Krishna Paksha, in the Hindu month of Kartik. It is the first day of the five day long Diwali festival. Diwali falls on the third day of the festival and Bhai Dooj on the last day.

 

[Nil Thapliyal]

“Dhan” is the Hindi word for wealth and the Dhanteras is advance welcoming for Laxmi, who is worshipped on Diwali. In many homes small footprints are painted with vermillion colored flour so as to direct the Goddess when she arrives at the doorstep.

 

[paul linus]

At a personal level, families purchase items of wealth on Dhanteras. Those who can afford it purchase gold or silver articles. Others make do with new household utensils. Everyone tries to make a token purchase at least. Today special items are marketed for purchase on Dhanteras. Most popular are silver coins minted with images of Laxmi and Ganesh.